Heather Watson defeated Johanna Larsson 4-6 6-0 6-1 in the Sydney qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Johanna Larsson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Heather Watson claimed a first win over Johanna Larsson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-11 | Hobart | QF | hard | Johanna Larsson | 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.